Last year, we wondered if Porsche’s Mission R concept is the end of the introduction of its all-electric versions 718 Boxster and Cayman. Well, we can all stop wondering. Porsche confirmed this week that it is testing a 718 Cayman The GT4 ePerformance uses electric powertrain components from the Mission R concept, and it’s quick – the 911 GT3 Cup is quick. Porsche feels the platform will be a potential starting point for a range of new spec race cars, such as the existing Carrera Cup.
“In the simulated race, a steady 450 kW (612 PS) is available for 30 minutes, which is the duration of the Carrera Cup race. In terms of lap times and top speed, the 718 Cayman GT4 ePerformance is horizontal. equals the performance of the current 992-generation 911 GT3 Cup,” Porsche said in a statement.
“The 718 Cayman GT4 ePerformance has now proven that this vision works impressively on the track,” said Porsche GT racing project manager Matthias Scholz. “We’re excited about this response, because the one-off electric race car trophy will be an important addition to our existing customer racing program.”
Aside from adopting all-wheel drive instead of the GT4’s standard RWD setup, the GT4 ePerformance has quite a bit in common with the existing 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport. The powertrain has been lifted entirely from the Mission R (shown above), which can produce up to 1,000 horsepower in the most performance-friendly setup. Porsche says the GT4 ePerformance prototype is about 5 ½ inches (14 cm) wider than the Clubsport and requires around 6,000 unique new parts to be built.
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